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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Audición - Parte 4 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

Ex: The teacher reminded the students to keep an eye on the clock so they would finish the exam on time. 

Estate pendiente de tu bolso; esta estación se llena muchísimo.

urgent
urgent
[Adjetivo]

needing immediate action or attention

urgente, apremiante

urgente, apremiante

Ex: There is an urgent need for food and shelter for the victims of the natural disaster. 

Hay una necesidad urgente de alimentos y refugio para las víctimas del desastre natural.

attention
attention
[Sustantivo]

special care or treatment given to someone or something

atención, cuidado

atención, cuidado

Ex: Her plants thrived because she gave them daily attention. 

Sus plantas prosperaron porque les dio atención diaria.

collar
collar
[Sustantivo]

a visible ring, band, or marking encircling the neck or throat area of an animal

collar, gargantilla

collar, gargantilla

Ex: A faint collar of feathers surrounded the chick's neck. 

Un tenue collar de plumas rodeaba el cuello del polluelo.

matriarch
matriarch
[Sustantivo]

a woman who leads or dominates a family, group, or tribe

matriarca

matriarca

Ex: As the matriarch of the family, Grandma Helen had the final say on all major decisions. 

Como matriarca de la familia, la abuela Helen tenía la última palabra en todas las decisiones importantes.

to track
to track
[Verbo]

to follow someone or something by examining the marks they leave behind in order to catch them or know what they are doing

rastrear,  seguir el rastro

rastrear, seguir el rastro

Ex: Scientists track migratory birds to study their patterns. 

Los científicos rastrean a las aves migratorias para estudiar sus patrones.

measurement
measurement
[Sustantivo]

the action of finding the size, number, or degree of something

medición

medición

Ex: Accurate measurements are essential for ensuring the success of the experiment. 

Las mediciones precisas son esenciales para garantizar el éxito del experimento.

tusk
tusk
[Sustantivo]

each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth

colmillo

colmillo

Ex: With a gentle nudge, the elephant used its tusks to help a fallen companion back onto its feet. 

Con un suave empujón, el elefante usó sus colmillos para ayudar a un compañero caído a ponerse de pie.

to load
to load
[Verbo]

to place or position individuals or items for transportation

cargar, embarcar

cargar, embarcar

Ex: The truck driver loaded crates of merchandise onto the delivery truck for distribution. 

El conductor del camión cargó cajas de mercancía en el camión de reparto para su distribución.

to transport

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportar

transportar

Ex: The cruise ship company specializes in transporting passengers to exotic destinations around the world. 

La compañía de cruceros se especializa en el transporte de pasajeros a destinos exóticos alrededor del mundo.

to translocate

move from one place to another, especially of wild animals

translocar, trasladar

translocar, trasladar

prospect
prospect
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

posibilidad

posibilidad

Ex: The startup had a promising prospect for becoming a leader in renewable energy. 

La startup tenía un perspectiva prometedora para convertirse en líder en energía renovable.

employment
employment
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of having a regular paid job

empleo

empleo

Ex: His employment as a software engineer allowed him to work remotely from home, which he enjoyed. 

Su empleo como ingeniero de software le permitió trabajar de forma remota desde casa, lo cual disfrutó.

enormously
enormously
[Adverbio]

to a great or vast degree

enormemente

enormemente

Ex: The CEO's decision impacted the organization enormously. 

La decisión del CEO impactó enormemente a la organización.

to contribute

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

contribuir

contribuir

Ex: Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to the charity's growth. 

Los esfuerzos voluntarios contribuyen significativamente al crecimiento de la organización benéfica.

to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to increase or become more intense

aumentar, intensificarse

aumentar, intensificarse

Ex: As the summer temperatures increased, concerns about heat-related issues began to rise among the residents. 

A medida que aumentaban las temperaturas del verano, las preocupaciones sobre los problemas relacionados con el calor comenzaron a aumentar entre los residentes.

standard of living

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Many people seek job opportunities abroad to achieve a higher standard of living for their families. 
former
former
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: The former owner of the house left behind many memories for the new residents. 

El antiguo dueño de la casa dejó muchos recuerdos para los nuevos residentes.

reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

source
source
[Sustantivo]

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

fuente

fuente

Ex: The idea came from an unexpected source. 

La idea vino de una fuente inesperada.

in fact
in fact
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

de hecho, en realidad

de hecho, en realidad

Ex: She was confident about the facts, and in fact, her research was comprehensive and accurate. 

Ella estaba segura de los hechos, y de hecho, su investigación fue exhaustiva y precisa.

to volunteer

to state or suggest something without being asked or told

ofrecer

ofrecer

Ex: The student volunteered his thoughts on the new curriculum, offering constructive feedback to the teacher. 

El estudiante ofreció sus pensamientos sobre el nuevo currículo, proporcionando comentarios constructivos al profesor.

to give up
to give up
[Verbo]

to let go of things that are not essential or necessary

dejar, renunciar

dejar, renunciar

Ex: They chose to give up their extravagant vacations in favor of a more frugal lifestyle. 

Ellos optaron por renunciar a sus vacaciones extravagantes a favor de un estilo de vida más frugal.

weapon
weapon
[Sustantivo]

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

arma

arma

Ex: The detective found the murder weapon hidden under the bed. 

El detective encontró el arma del asesinato escondida debajo de la cama.

no longer
no longer
[Adverbio]

up to a certain point but not beyond it

ya no, no más

ya no, no más

Ex: He is no longer available for appointments this evening. 

Él ya no está disponible para citas esta noche.

relocation
relocation
[Sustantivo]

the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)

reasentamiento,  relocalización

reasentamiento, relocalización

square
square
[Adjetivo]

used to express area by multiplying length by width

cuadrado, cuadrático

cuadrado, cuadrático

Ex: Their farm covers 50 square miles of pasture. 

Su granja abarca 50 millas cuadradas de pasto.

plenty
plenty
[Pronombre]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

mucho, bastante

mucho, bastante

Ex: With plenty of sunshine this week, the gardens are thriving. 

Con mucha luz solar esta semana, los jardines están prosperando.

presence
presence
[Sustantivo]

the state of being present; current existence

presencia, existencia actual

presencia, existencia actual

Ex: The presence of smoke suggested a nearby fire. 
to balance
to balance
[Verbo]

to bring something into a state of stability or harmony

equilibrar, armonizar

equilibrar, armonizar

Ex: The artist balanced light and shadow to enhance the painting. 

El artista equilibró la luz y la sombra para realzar la pintura.

ecosystem
ecosystem
[Sustantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Human activities like deforestation can disrupt fragile ecosystems and lead to biodiversity loss. 

Las actividades humanas como la deforestación pueden alterar los frágiles ecosistemas y provocar la pérdida de biodiversidad.

sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

able to continue for a long period of time

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: The community garden provided sustainable access to fresh produce for local residents. 

El jardín comunitario proporcionó acceso sostenible a productos frescos para los residentes locales.

conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Water conservation is essential in regions experiencing severe drought. 

La conservación del agua es esencial en las regiones que experimentan sequía severa.

to replicate

to make an exact copy of something

replicar, copiar

replicar, copiar

Ex: The printer replicated the original document with perfect accuracy for distribution. 

La impresora replicó el documento original con perfecta precisión para su distribución.

draw
draw
[Sustantivo]

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

atracción, reclamo

atracción, reclamo

Ex: The comedian's humor made him a major draw at the comedy club, with audiences eagerly anticipating his performances. 

El humor del comediante lo convirtió en una atracción principal en el club de comedia, con el público esperando ansiosamente sus actuaciones.

tourism
tourism
[Sustantivo]

the activity of traveling to different places for enjoyment, sightseeing, or relaxation

turismo, viaje de placer

turismo, viaje de placer

Ex: Tourism brings many visitors to the city every year. 

El turismo trae muchos visitantes a la ciudad cada año.

times
times
[Preposición]

used to multiply a number by another

por

por

Ex: What is six times seven? 

¿Qué es seis por siete?

trade
trade
[Sustantivo]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

comercio

comercio

Ex: Local markets thrive on the trade of fresh produce and handmade goods. 

Los mercados locales prosperan con el comercio de productos frescos y bienes hechos a mano.

gross domestic product

the measure of an economy adopted by the United States in 1991; the total market values of goods and services produced by workers and capital within a nation's borders during a given period (usually 1 year)

producto interno bruto, PIB

producto interno bruto, PIB

dramatic
dramatic
[Adjetivo]

surprising or exciting in appearance or effect

dramático

dramático

Ex: Her sudden weight loss was dramatic, leaving friends and family astonished. 

Su repentina pérdida de peso fue dramática, dejando a amigos y familia asombrados.

enforcement
enforcement
[Sustantivo]

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

aplicación, ejecución

aplicación, ejecución

Ex: The enforcement of international treaties requires cooperation among nations. 

La aplicación de los tratados internacionales requiere cooperación entre las naciones.

anti
anti
[Preposición]

used to convey that one is against something

en contra de

en contra de

Ex: His anti-smoking campaign aimed to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use. 

Su campaña antitabaco tenía como objetivo concienciar sobre los riesgos para la salud asociados al consumo de tabaco.

suitable
suitable
[Adjetivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: They needed to find a suitable venue for the conference. 

Necesitaban encontrar un lugar adecuado para la conferencia.

to monitor
to monitor
[Verbo]

to keep someone or something under observation, typically for safety or security purposes

vigilar, monitorizar

vigilar, monitorizar

Ex: The company hired private investigators to monitor the activities of a suspected corporate spy. 

La empresa contrató a investigadores privados para vigilar las actividades de un sospechoso espía corporativo.

constantly
constantly
[Adverbio]

in a way that continues without any pause

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: The background music at the cafe played constantly. 

La música de fondo del café sonaba constantemente.

poaching
poaching
[Sustantivo]

the illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wild animals, usually to sell them or their body parts

caza furtiva, furtivismo

caza furtiva, furtivismo

Ex: Anti-poaching teams work day and night to protect wildlife. 

Los equipos anti-caza furtiva trabajan día y noche para proteger la vida silvestre.

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